We attended the planning meeting regarding the ex-Jaguar site thinking (naively) we could ask questions etc. The microphones did not work very well and we could hardly hear what the committee members were saying.

If anyone from the audience opened their mouths they were shouted down by the chairman. At one point he said this was a democratic process, this said before he voted for the plan at the end of the meeting.

There were about eight speakers given three minutes each to put their objections, these were planned beforehand. I don’t know why the rest of us wasted two hours, mostly standing.

We knew it was a ‘done deal’ when we went to the Jaguar Club the afternoon before and looked at the site and saw a strip of hardcore already laid to start the base for the warehouse.

I hope there will be 1,650 jobs created for local people and that the still unknown company will pay their full taxes, otherwise the people of Allesley and surrounding areas will suffer the pollution and increased traffic caused by hundreds of lorries and cars, 24/7, also noise and light pollution, for very little gain to

Coventry firefighters were part of a great success for the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service at the latest meeting in London of the Asian Fire Service Association, which promotes diversity across all Fire and Rescue Services. Coventry stations were recognised as making a major contribution to reducing health inequalities, along with the Ekta-Unity Group and the Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. Deputy Chief Fire Officer Philip Hales received the award on behalf of Coventry colleagues.

Then long-serving Paul Guyver, based at Canley Fire Station, was nominated for an award recognising his many years of charitable work.

The West Midlands Service overall had further enormous success. Area Commander Sarah Warmes was recognised as “Woman of the Year” for her constant efforts to improve working conditions and diversity. Aghia Pal was named as “Man of the Year” for his gallant work overseas with the International Search and Rescue team. His latest charity project is taking 25 people to climb Kilimanjaro in February 2017 to raise over £50,000 for mothers and their new born babies in Kenya.

Then the whole West Midlands Service received the “Shining Light” award as the outstanding Service in the entire country for its contribution to the diversity, inclusion, cohesion and equality (DICE) agenda. That agenda was backed in a powerful speech by the Right Honourable Brandon Lewis, MP, the Fire and Police Minister.

Such success is, I understand, unprecedented and, as a proud member of the West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority, I was thrilled to be there. The service works for the public in so many ways, including its excellent “Safe and Well” visits, and it is an personal honour to be associated with such devoted men and women. We are all so lucky to have them looking after us.

Only one problem- the whole hotel had to be urgently evacuated because of a fire alarm. A truly unforgettable occasion!

Coun David Skinner (Conservative), Westwood Ward

General views of Coventry fire station before it gets demolished

How deluded people must be to believe that cryogenics i.e. freezing the body after death in the hope of possible resurrection, is something that can be achieved.

The person must first die before they can be frozen so when they are eventually defrosted how will they be brought back to life so that the possible cure for their illness might be started?

Meanwhile, in America sometime ago, the deep freeze broke down where some bodies were stored. What happened to them? Were they brought back to life or did they just defrost and then rot? The whole thing has a very Frankenstein feel about it and is actually very laughable.

Let’s hope there are no prolonged power cuts at wherever these frozen bodies are being kept especially when it is costing about £35,000 initially per body with running costs afterwards.

Sylvia Seeley, Nuneaton

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Can someone please tell me if it’s true that students do not have to pay Council Tax? Is it also true that the owners of the properties they live in do not have to pay Council Tax either? If this is the case why do they enjoy the same amenities as someone who has lived here all there lives and paid tax to the council most of there lives.

Why are they not charged Council Tax and surely the property owner should be after all they are the ones that are getting most benefit if the students are able to afford the university fees and accommodation then they can also afford to contribute towards our city, and save some of the benefits that are being taken away from us. This Labor council is a joke and could never handle money.